The Great Auk, or Garefowl (Alca impennis, LINN.) Its History, Archaeology, and Remains
- Publisher : Thomas C. Jack
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : b/w frontis, 2 col + 2 b/w plates, folding col map, text figs
Description:
First edition. Includes a 58-page Appendix Recapitulation of the Various Investigations Concerning the Distribution of the Garefowl by J. Steenstrup. The folding colour map shows the supposed distribution of the Great Auk.
Freeman, 1467.
Condition
4to, later half morocco, raised bands to spine, gilt title, gilt motifs to compartments, gilt and blind rules between; marbled boards and endpapers. Some foxing. Spine slightly faded. A fine copy.